Whitefield Academy was not able to break out of their rough patch on Thursday as the team picked up their fifth straight loss dating back to last season. They fell 9-5 to the Portland Christian Eagles. The Wildcats were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Eagles apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in April of 2024.
Lyla Johnson led a balanced group of hitters, going 2-for-3 with one home run, two RBI, and one double. Another player making a difference was Emma Pickett, who went a perfect 1-for-1 with one home run and two RBI.
Whitefield Academy's loss dropped their record down to 0-4. As for Portland Christian, they moved to 8-6 with that victory, which also ended their four-game losing streak.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Whitefield Academy will square off against Brown at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Portland Christian, they will welcome Fern Creek at 6:00 p.m. on Monday.
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